The Catalyst by Softchoice

Is streaming the game really the same?


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It’s been a while since we had “tickets to the game”. Calgary Flames IT Leader, Ziad Mehio, is feeling the impact of a sports season unlike any in history. He’s laser-focused now on how he’ll be getting fans off the couch and into the seats of a brand new, digitally-driven arena.  

So, what potential does tech have to innovate the sports fan experience? How are sports fans staying energized? Will attending a game ever feel the same? 

 

Featuring:
Ziad Mehio, Vice President Technology & Food and Beverage at Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation 

Special appearances by:
Aine White, Marketing Programs Manager at Softchoice 
Nicole Francis, Content Operations Senior Manager at Softchoice 
Saad Afsar, Digital Marketing Senior Manager at Softchoice 

Clips from: 

  • Kawhi Leonard Sends Philadelphia 76ers Home With Epic Buzzer-Beater in Game 7 
  • NHL Highlights | Jets @ Flames, GM1 - Aug. 1, 2020 
  • Sportsnet: GOTTA SEE IT: All 31 Picks From First Round Of 2020 NHL Draft 

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